seat adjustment GMC SAFARI 2003 Owner's Manual

Front Seats
Manual Seats
{CAUTION:
You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to
adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle
is moving. The sudden movement could startle
and confuse you, or make you push a pedal
when you don’t want to. Adjust the driver’s
seat only when the vehicle is not moving.The bucket seats can be
adjusted forward or
rearward using the lever
located under the front
of the seat.
Move the seat adjustment lever toward the ouboard side
of the seat to unlock it. Slide the seat to where you
want it. Then release the lever and try to move the seat
with your body, to make sure that the seat is locked
into place
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Bench Seat
Each bench seat can carry up to three passengers.
They can also be removed to increase storage space.
Only the rear bench seat can be adjusted forward
or rearward using the lever at the front of the seat.
Move the seat adjustment
lever located at the front of
the seat toward the
passenger’s side to unlock
it. Slide the seat to where
you want it. Then release
the lever and try to move
the seat with your body, to
make sure the seat is
locked into place.
The center bench seat has a pivoting right armrest.
The optional bench seats come with moveable armrests,
individual reclining seatbacks, adjustable headrests
and a fold-down center armrest console.To adjust your seatback, pull up on the lever located on
the outboard side of the seat cushion.
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If your vehicle has the
optional touring package,
your vehicle will have a
center console. To raise or
lower the center console,
press the button located
between the beverage
holders. Sit in the center
seating position only when
the console is in an upright
and locked position.
For details about headrests, seeHead Restraints on
page 1-5.Bucket Seats
Your vehicle may have rear bucket seats with an
adjustment release bar located under the front of the
seats. These seats can be adjusted forward or rearward
with the release bar. Pull the release bar up to release
the seat bottom. Slide the seat where you want it
and then let go of the release bar. Then try to move the
seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked
into place.
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Be sure to keep the area under the front seats clear of
any objects so that the air inside of your vehicle can
circulate effectively.
For information on how to use the main climate-control
system. For information on ventilation, see“Outlet
Adjustment”listed later in this section.
Rear Climate Control System
Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to
remove fog or frost from the rear window.
The rear window defogger will only work when the
ignition is in RUN.Press this button to turn
the rear window defogger
on or off. Be sure to
clear as much snow from
the window as possible.
The rear window defogger will turn off several minutes
after the button is pressed. If turned on again, the
defogger will run for several more minutes before turning
off. The defogger can also be turned off by pressing
the button again or by turning off the engine.
Notice:Don’t use a razor blade or something else
sharp on the inside of the rear window. If you
do, you could cut or damage the defogger and the
repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape,
a decal or anything similar to the defogger grid.
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Outlet Adjustment
Move the thumbwheel in the center of the outlets up or
down to change the direction of airflow.
Operation Tips
1. Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air
inlets at the base of the windshield that may
block theflow of air into your vehicle.
2. Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may
adversely affect the performance of the system.
3. Keep the path under the front seats clear of
objects to help circulate the air inside of your
vehicle more effectively.
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Audio System(s) (cont.)
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-46
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-49
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-13
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-22
Operation...................................................2-23
Automatic Transmission Check..........................6-28
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control
System Check.............................................6-30
B
Backing Up....................................................4-38
Battery..........................................................5-42
Battery Replacement......................................... 2-6
Battery Run-Down Protection............................3-16
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-20
Bench Seat............................................1-11, 1-57
Body Lubrication Service..................................6-29
Brake
Parking......................................................2-26
System Inspection.......................................6-33
System Warning Light..................................3-28
Brake Adjustment............................................5-42
Brake Fluid....................................................5-39
Brake Pedal Travel.........................................5-42
Brake Wear...................................................5-41
Brakes..........................................................5-39Braking........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-18
Bucket Seats, Rear.........................................1-12
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-50
Front Turn Signal Lamps..............................5-54
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-50
Headlamps.................................................5-51
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-56
Taillamps....................................................5-54
Buying New Tires...........................................5-60C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-5
Canada........................................................... 7-4
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Canadian Roadside Assistance........................... 7-7
Canceling the Sliding Door Security Lock...........2-12
Capacities and Specifications............................5-92
Carbon Monoxide...........................4-24, 4-31, 2-30
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-79
Your CD Player...........................................3-49
Your CDs ...................................................3-49
Cargo Vans...........................................1-41, 1-48
Center Passenger Position, Safety Belts.............1-27
Chains, Tires..................................................5-64
Charging System Light....................................3-27
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O
Odometer......................................................3-25
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-11
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-13
Pressure Gage............................................3-33
Older Children, Restraints................................1-35
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
Operation Tips................................................3-22
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-5
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-22
Outside
Convex Mirror.............................................2-33
Manual Mirrors............................................2-32
Power Mirrors.............................................2-32
Overhead Console..........................................2-39
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner’s Information........................................7-11
P
Park (P)
Shifting Out of............................................2-29
Parking
Brake........................................................2-26
Over Things That Burn.................................2-30
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission Park
(P) Mechanism Check..................................6-31Parking on Hills..............................................4-39
Park(P)
Shifting Into................................................2-27
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services............ 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services................6-27
Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections..........6-32
PartD-Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.......6-34
PartE-Maintenance Record...........................6-36
Passing.................................................4-11, 4-38
Passlock
®......................................................2-18
Payload.........................................................4-31
Plan Ahead When Possible................................ 7-7
Playing a Compact Disc...................................3-42
Playing the Radio
...................................3-38, 3-40
Power
Accessory Outlets
........................................3-16
Door Locks
.................................................. 2-8
Electrical System
.........................................5-85
Seat
............................................................ 1-3
Steering Fluid
.............................................5-36
Windows
....................................................2-17
Power Steering
................................................ 4-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
.................. 2-9
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter
.............2-34
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts
.........1-17
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